Infinitum Nihil is an American film production company, founded by Johnny Depp. The company is run by Depp's sister Christi Dembrowski.[1][2] Depp founded the company in 2004 to develop projects where he will serve as actor and/or producer.[3] The name means "Nothing infinite" in Latin.
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motion picture |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Johnny Depp |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles |
Key people | Christi Dembrowski (President) Sam Sarkar (Director of Development) |
| Products | Film production |
| Website | |
History
editThe Rum Diary, based on the novel by Hunter S. Thompson, was released on October 28, 2011, starring Depp as Paul Kemp in a screenplay adapted and directed by Bruce Robinson.[4]
Dark Shadows was released on May 11, 2012. Depp starred in and produced this gothic film based on the Dark Shadows TV series and directed by Tim Burton.[4]
In 2011, it was announced that The Walt Disney Company had picked up The Night Stalker and a biopic of Paul Revere, both as possible starring vehicles for Depp. He will produce both films with Christi Dembrowski.[5] It was also announced that the company and Illumination Entertainment will co-produce a biopic of Dr. Seuss, with Depp slated to produce and possibly star.[6]
On February 7, 2012, it was announced that the company will produce a film based on the memoir of the West Memphis Three's Damien Echols. The book (and subsequently, the film) will focus on Echols' experience on death row after being wrongfully convicted for three murders with two friends in 1993. Depp, who is a big supporter of the Memphis Three and proving their innocence, will co-produce the film with Christi Dembrowski, Echols, and his wife, Lorri Davis.[7][8]
In October 2012, it was announced that Depp will start a publishing company sharing the name "Infinitum Nihil" with the production company. It will be part of HarperCollins, and according to Depp will "deliver publications worthy of peoples' time, of peoples' concern, publications that might ordinarily never have breached the parapet."[9]
In January 2013, the imprint company released its first book, House of Earth, written by folk singer Woody Guthrie in 1947.[10] 2015 saw the release of The Unraveled Tales of Bob Dylan by Douglas Brinkley,[11] as well as Narcisa by Jonathan Shaw.[citation needed]
In August 2017, it was announced that Infinitum Nihil would produce a television series based on Funcom's The Secret World IP.[12] In 2017, his production company signed a deal with IM Global.[13]
IN.2 Film
editIn September 2021, at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, Depp announced the launch of IN.2 Film, a sister company to Infinitum Nihil, which is courting original, stage and literature-based scripts for film, stage and television productions. Depp explained: "From the student to the maestro, from the aspiring artists to the yet-knowns, to the well-established great masters across all forms of modern media, IN.2 will build a space where artists can be artists, where they will be free to create those unexpected moments, those happy accidents that contain the propensity to constitute great art and so bring their unique vision to life."[14]
Depp expressed the motivation behind IN.2 Film, stating that after years in Hollywood he realised that "not every outing needs to be a blockbuster, that they don't need to be formulaic, commercial driven", asserting that "It's ludicrous to play everything safe, cinema audiences are getting bored." By late 2021, IN.2 Film was planning new projects, including some with Julien Temple, slated to be released in 2022 and 2023.
The Infinitum Nihil-produced Minamata was presented as a template for what IN.2 Film was trying to achieve. Asked whether he would act in some of the new companies' projects, Depp answered: ""If there's something that they feel or I feel that I can add to the character, I'd be more than happy. So the answer is 'no,' but 'yes.' I would like to say 'yes' without saying 'no' but agree to both."[14]
In May 2023, the film Jeanne du Barry, co-produced by IN.2 Film and starring French actress and filmmaker Maïwenn and Depp in the leading roles, premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival as the opening film, and was released in France on the same day.[15]
Depp directed his second film, the IN.2 Film- produced Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness, in September 2023. Riccardo Scamarcio, Bruno Gouery and Al Pacino starred in the biopic.[16]
Filmography
editInifinitum Nihil
edit| Year | Film | Director | Production company(s) | Budget | Gross | RT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Rum Diary | Bruce Robinson | Co-production with FilmDistrict and GK Films. | $45 million | $23.9 million | 50%[17] |
| Hugo | Martin Scorsese | Co-production with Paramount Pictures, Entertainment Film Distributors and GK Films. | $150 million | $185.8 million | 93%[18] | |
| 2012 | Dark Shadows | Tim Burton | Co-production with Warner Bros. Pictures, Roadshow Entertainment and Village Roadshow Pictures. | $150 million | $245.5 million | 36%[19] |
| 2013 | The Lone Ranger | Gore Verbinski | Co-production with Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. | $250 million | $260.5 million | 31%[20] |
| 2015 | Mortdecai | David Koepp | Co-production with Lionsgate and MWM Studios. | $60 million | $47.3 million | 12%[21] |
| 2018 | City of Lies | Brad Furman | Co-production with Miramax. | — | $2.8 million | 51%[22] |
| 2018 | The Professor | Wayne Roberts | Co-production with Saban Capital Group and Open Road Films. | — | $1.6 million | 10%[23] |
| 2020 | Minamata | Andrew Levitas | Co-production with Metalwork Pictures. | $11 million | $1.7 million | 78%[24] |
IN.2 Film
edit| Year | Film | Director | Production company(s) | Budget | Gross | RT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jeanne du Barry | Maïwenn | Co-production with Why Not Productions, Les Film du Fleuve and La Petite Reine | $22.4 million | $13.8 million | 49%[25] |
| 2024 | Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness | Johnny Depp | Co-production with Proton Cinema |
Bibliography
edit- House of Earth (2013)
- See Hear Yoko (2015)
- Narcisa (2015)
- The Unraveled Tales of Bob Dylan (2015)
References
edit- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (January 21, 2010). "Scorsese eyes 'Hugo' for next project". Variety. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ Nikki Finke (March 19, 2009). "Johnny Come Lately? Tim Burton May Push Back Dark Shadows Start Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "Johnny Depp Infinitum Nihil". Deppimpact.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ a b Anthony D'Alessandro (September 23, 2009). "Tracey Jacobs Boasts A-list Roster". Variety. Retrieved November 4, 2009.
- ^ Kit, Borys (July 11, 2011). "Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil and Disney Pick Up Two Features". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 6, 2011). "Johnny Depp to Become Dr. Seuss for Illumination and Universal (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Johnny Depp's Company Options Death Row Memoir From Damien Echols of the West Memphis Three | /Film". Slashfilm.com. February 7, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ "Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil Options Forthcoming Memoir By West Memphis Three's Damien Echols". Deadline Hollywood. February 7, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ Italie, Hillel (October 16, 2012). "APNewsBreak: Johnny Depp starting publishing imprint, releasing Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie books". Associated Press. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- ^ Guthrie, Woody (February 5, 2013). "Woody Guthrie's 'House Of Earth' Calls 'This Land' Home". NPR. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ "Johnny Depp Is Launching A Book Publishing Imprint". Huffingtonpost.com. October 16, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ "Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil To Produce The Secret World TV Series – Secret World Legends". Secret World Legends. August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (June 14, 2017). "Johnny Depp Signs First-Look Deal With IM Global". Variety. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ a b Lang, Jamie; de la Fuente, Anna Marie (September 23, 2021). "Johnny Depp Launches London-Based IN.2, Unveils Development Fund With Spain's A Contracorriente Films". Variety. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ Leffler, Rebecca (April 5, 2023). "Maïwenn's 'Jeanne du Barry' starring Johnny Depp to open 2023 Cannes Film Festival". Screen. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (September 27, 2023). "Johnny Depp's 'Modi' Adds New Cast As Shoot Gets Underway In Hungary". Deadline. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ "The Rum Diary (2011)". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved November 7, 2011.
- ^ "Hugo (2011)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
- ^ "Dark Shadows". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
- ^ "The Lone Ranger (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ "Mortdecai". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ "City of Lies - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. March 19, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "The Professor (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
- ^ "Minamata - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. December 15, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "Jeanne du Barry - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.